by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Bridgewater State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Bridgewater State University landed the #632 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts, Bridgewater State University came in at #36.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Bridgewater State University came in at #632. Bridgewater State University also ranked #36 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts.
Bridgewater State University ranked #632 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Bridgewater State University took the #36 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Massachusetts.
Around 1,457 graduate students chose to attend Bridgewater State University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Bridgewater State University is made up of 75.7% women and 24.3% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 18.6% of the graduate students who attend Bridgewater State University are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Bridgewater State University is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 3.3% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Bridgewater State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,632.
Master’s degree recipients from Bridgewater State University earn an average early-career salary of $72,334.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Bridgewater State University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $111,061 |
| Accounting | $104,917 |
| Educational Administration | $80,124 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $71,598 |
| Social Work | $71,018 |
| Special Education | $65,706 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $64,018 |
| Student Counseling | $60,760 |
| Teaching English or French | $60,180 |
| General English Literature | $58,926 |
Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Bridgewater State University is a public institution.The suburban atmosphere of Bridgewater makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of Bridgewater State University.
Contact details for Bridgewater State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325 |
| Phone: | 508-531-1000 |
| Website: | www.bridgew.edu |
| Facebook: | www.bridgew.edu/socialmedia |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/BridgeStateU |
56.8% of the graduate students at Bridgewater State University took at least one online course.Roughly 34.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 16 | $104,917 |
| Business Administration & Management | 13 | $111,061 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 13 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 13 | — |
| Computer Science | 14 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 28 | — |
| General Biology | 4 | — |
| General English Literature | 13 | — |
| General Physical Sciences | 4 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 15 | — |
| Public Administration | 5 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 2 | — |
| Social Work | 98 | $71,018 |
| Special Education | 67 | $65,706 |
| Student Counseling | 35 | $60,760 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 48 | $64,018 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 | $71,598 |
| Teaching English or French | 10 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Bridgewater State University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 21 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 24 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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